Regional Disaster Medical and Health Coordinator (RDMHC)If your request cannot be filled with the local MHOAC, the request may be directed to the Regional Disaster Medical and Health Coordinator (RDMHC). The RDMHC is responsible for supporting the mutual aid requests of the MHOAC for disaster response within the region.

PARTNERSHIPS

Disaster-Specific Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) developed a toolkit to guide health agencies in preparing for and writing disaster-specific MOUs for coordination during disaster response and recovery. MOUs should be prepared in order to increase communication, collaboration, and transparency among agencies participating in disaster response and recovery.

DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES

Medical Reserve CorpsThe Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers organized locally to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities and build community resiliency. Visit their website for more information on how to partner or volunteer with your local MRC.

Direct ReliefDirect Relief provides targeted assistance to help safety net providers prepare for and respond to emergencies. Response efforts—which include distribution of N-95 masks, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, personal care items, equipment, and cash—are swift, involve local partners, and are coordinated with other nonprofit organizations and public health authorities to ensure the most effective use of resources.

Disaster Recovery Resources from Capital LinkTo assist health centers in obtaining FEMA funding for damaged or destroyed facilities, Capital Link has developed a series of resources supported by HRSA. Please note, FEMA resources can be used for any area where disaster is declared, such as areas affected by California wildfires.

Red CrossYou can make a difference, and help people affected by disasters big and small. Blood donations help millions of patients in need. Register to donate blood today.

Salvation ArmyVisit the Salvation Army’s national website to donate, sign up to volunteer, and find other ways to help. Find your local Salvation Army branch here.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISASTER RESOURCES

NLM – Coping with Disasters: Health Information GuideThe US National Library of Medicine’s website provides a wide range of resources from various sources related to coping with disaster and includes guides, toolkits, training courses, links to other key organizations, mobile apps, and multilingual resources.

Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)FEMA provides help to people impacted by disasters working with state, local, and tribal governments. Their webpage has information on current and potential national disasters, the national preparedness system, and specific information for California's regional FEMA agency, Region IX.The New Health Center Resource ClearinghouseA targeted search page for Emergency Preparedness and currently has NCA-produced, technical assistance documents, which is cross reference on the NACHC EM page.

About us
CPCA represents more than 1,300 not-for-profit Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Regional Clinic Associations who provide comprehensive, quality health care services, particularly for low-income, uninsured and underserved Californians, who might otherwise not have access to health care.